Bartender

Discovery Land Company•Austin, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club, located outside Austin, Texas, is seeking a Senior Bartender for its Food and Beverage Service Department. The Senior Bartender leads the bar staff by example, delivering excellent customer service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of food and beverage pairings, and creating beverages to company standards. The role partners with Food and Beverage Leadership to support efficient bar operations and create memorable experiences for members, guests, and fellow employees. The Senior Bartender oversees and trains bar staff, supports bar inventory and supplies, prepares craft cocktails and other beverages, and maintains the bar’s cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards. The position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve long hours based on business demands. It also involves working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, standing and moving for extended periods, and lifting and carrying items sometimes exceeding 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven leadership skills in Food and Beverage operations at a high-end or luxury resort, restaurant, or private club.
Two to three years of previous bartending experience; experience in a fast-paced luxury restaurant, resort, or private club is preferred.
Knowledge of HACCP and local food safety standards; must possess or be able to obtain a State Food Safety Certificate.
Robust knowledge of wines and beverages.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; long hours may be required due to business demands.
Ability to work in a team environment and remain calm and focused during busy periods.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to meet physical demands, including working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for more than eight hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes exceeding 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Passion for liquor-community trends and creative thinking about new drinks or menu items.
Additional languages.
Bartending experience in a fast-paced luxury restaurant, resort, or private club.

Responsibilities

Oversee bar staff to ensure exceptional service and communication with members, guests, and team members.
Greet guests and members promptly and courteously, anticipate their needs, and respond with a sense of urgency.
Partner with Food and Beverage and Culinary Leadership to create beverage pairings and outstanding guest experiences.
Supervise and train bar staff on bar operating procedures, including preparing and serving drinks, handling food, entering orders in the POS, and setting up and breaking down the bar.
Oversee bar inventories and supplies, and assist with ordering and stocking as needed.
Prepare craft cocktails, follow recipes for syrups and house-made ingredients, and serve beverages to company standards, including pour ratios.
Demonstrate knowledge of beverages and ingredients and make recommendations based on guest preferences and food pairings, including wine recommendations.
Maintain a thorough understanding of menu items and daily specials, and attend to food allergies and special menu requests.
Enter transactions into the POS, issue accurate checks, and close sales promptly and according to policies and procedures.
Maintain clean and organized bar and storage areas; complete daily stocking and opening and closing procedures; monitor perishable-item expiration; and follow food safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.